Ranked #37 in Imagination, Ranked #50 in Poverty — see more rankings.
In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.
Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again.
Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this... more
Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again.
Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this... more
Rankings by Category
Crenshaw is ranked in the following categories:
- #83 in 2015
- #92 in 3rd Grade
- #68 in 4th Grade
- #88 in 8-Year-Old
- #60 in 9-Year-Old
- #63 in Cat
- #95 in Children's Chapter
- #61 in Empathy
- #98 in Tween